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Your Interactive Guide to the Digital WorldDiscovering Computers 2012Chapter 6Application Software1Objectives OverviewDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 62See Page 141 for Detailed Objectives2Objectives OverviewDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 63See Page 141 for Detailed Objectives3Application SoftwareApplication software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist with personal tasksDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 64Page 1424Application SoftwareDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 65Page 142 Figure 3-1

5Application SoftwareAvailable in a variety of forms:Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 66Pages 142 1436Application SoftwareSystem software serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computers hardwareUtility programsDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 67Page 143 Figure 3-2

7Application SoftwareDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 68Page 145 Figure 3-3

8Business SoftwareBusiness software is application software that assists people while performing business activitiesDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 69Page 1469Business SoftwareWord processing software allows users to create and manipulate documentsClip art is a collection of electronic drawings, photos, and other imagesDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 610Page 147Figure 3-5

10Business SoftwareAdditional word processing features includeDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 611Page 148 Figure 3-611Business SoftwareDeveloping a documentDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 612Page 14912Business SoftwareSpreadsheet software allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculationsDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 613Pages 150 - 151 Figure 3-8

13Business SoftwareA function is a predefined formula that performs common calculationsDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 614Page 152 Figure 3-914Business SoftwareCharting depicts data in a spreadsheet in graphical formDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 615Pages 152 153 Figure 3-10

15Business SoftwareA database is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that dataDatabase software allows users to create, access, and manage a databaseDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 616Page 153 Figure 3-11

16Business SoftwarePresentation software allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group

Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 617Page 154 Figure 3-1217Business SoftwareDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 618Page 155 Figure 3-13

18Business SoftwareNote taking software is application software that enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a pageDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 619Page 156 Figure 3-14

19Business SoftwareA software suite is a collection of individual programs available together as a unitA personal information manager (PIM) is application software that includesDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 620Page 15620Business SoftwareScaled down versions of software are available to work with smart phones and other mobile devicesDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 621Pages 156 157 Figure 3-15

21Business SoftwareDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 622Pages 157 158Figures 3-16 3-1822Business SoftwareEnterprises typically require special computing solutions for various functional unitsDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 623Page 15923Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 624Page 159 Figure 3-19

24Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 625Pages 160 161Figures 3-20 3-2225Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 626Pages 162 163Figures 3-23 3-2526Video: MediaCell Video ConverterDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 627CLICK TO START

27Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareWeb page authoring software helps users of all skill levels create Web pages that include multimedia and interactive contentDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 628Page 164 Figure 3-26

28Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 629Pages 166 167 Figures 3-28 3-3029Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 630Pages 167 169Figures 3-31 3-3330Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 631Pages 169 170Figures 3-35 3-3731Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 632Pages 170 172Figures 3-38 3-4132Web ApplicationsA Web application is a Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the InternetDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 633Pages 172 173Figure 3-42

33Web ApplicationsDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 634Page 173 Figure 3-43

34Application Software for CommunicationsDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 635Page 174 Figure 3-4435Learning Tools for Application SoftwareOnline Help is the electronic equivalent of a user manualYou can ask a question or access the Help topics in subject or alphabetical orderDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 636Page 175 Figure 3-45a

36Learning Tools for Application SoftwareWeb-based Help provides updates and more comprehensive resources to respond to technical issues about softwareDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 637Page 175 Figure 3-45b

37Learning Tools for Application SoftwareWeb-based training is a type of CBT that uses Internet technology and consists of application software on the WebDistance learning (DL) is the delivery of education at one location while the learning takes place at other locations

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38SummaryDiscovering Computers 2012: Chapter 639Page 17739Chapter 6 CompleteYour Interactive Guide to the Digital WorldDiscovering Computers 2012Chapter 6Application Software40